Adam Federici gives Nottingham Forest a gift

Reading 1, Nottingham Forest 1

ROB Earnshaw was gifted a goal as Forest salvaged a draw at Reading – but Billy Davies’ men are still searching for their first win of the season.

The Wales striker had twice been denied certain goals by the brilliance of Royals keeper Adam Federici in the first half.

But in a twist of fate, Earnshaw was given the chance to level the scores five minutes after the break when Federici booted his goal kick into the back of Jem Karacan. The ball fell to Earnshaw, who coolly rounded the Aussie before fi ring the ball into an empty net.

Reading had taken the lead on 15 minutes when Jimmy Kebe’s cross caused all manner of problems. The Forest defence failed to clear and Alex Pearce was on hand to smash home the loose ball from 12 yards. Forest had penalty appeals turned down in the second half when Chris Cohen went to ground, while substitute Noel Hunt and Kebe both nearly nicked a winner for the Royals.